Lake Mohave, reservoir on the Colorado River between the Hoover Dam and Davis Dam in Nevada and Arizona, United States
Lake Mohave is a reservoir in the Mojave Desert along the Arizona-Nevada border. It stretches for roughly 67 km (42 mi) and is formed by the Davis Dam, which impounds the Colorado River.
The lake was created in 1953 when the Davis Dam was completed to control the Colorado River for irrigation and power generation. This project transformed the landscape of the southern Mojave Desert.
The shoreline is accessible via several roads, particularly from the Arizona Strip to the north and Route 95 to the west. Fall and spring offer the most comfortable conditions for visiting, as summer brings extreme desert heat.
The water displays a distinctive green color from minerals and algae growth, creating a striking contrast against the red and golden desert landscape around it. This coloring makes the lake visually distinctive and contributes to its character within the arid region.
Location: Mohave County
Location: Clark County
Elevation above the sea: 197 m
GPS coordinates: 35.43722,-114.64361
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27
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